Whirlpool CGR3520ADH Owner's Manual page 14

Ovencharacteristics:Each ovenhas itsownpersonal • If usingheat-proofglassware,or dark pans such as
bakingcharacteristics. Therefore,donotexpectthatyour Baker's Secret or Wilton reducethe oventemperatu=
newovenwillperform exactlylikeyourprevious oven.You by 25°F exceptwhenbakingpiesor bread.Use the
mayfindthatthe cooking times,oventemperatures, a nd same baking timeas calledfor inthe recipe.
cooking resultsdiffer somewhatfromyourprevious range.
Allowa periodofadjustment. Allow hot air to flow freely through the oven for
optimum baking results. Improperplacement of pans in
Use a reliable recipe and accurately measure fresh the oven will block air flow and may result in uneven
ingredients.Carefully follow directions for oven browning. For optimum browningand even cooking
temperature and cooking time. results:
Use the correct rack position. Baking results may be • Do not crowda rack with pans. Never place morethar
affectedif the wrongrackis used.Foroptimumresults, one cookiesheet,one 13xgx2-inchcake pan ortwo
bakefoodsonone rack. Selecta rackposition that 9-inchroundcakepans onone rack.
locatesthe foodin the centerofthe oven.If bakingontwo • Staggerpanswhen bakingontwo racksso one panis
racks, s elect rackpositions #2 and 4, #1 and 4 or#2 and not directly overanotherpan.
5.
• Allowtwo inchesbetweenthe pan and the ovenwalls.
• Top browningmay be darker if foodislocated
towardthe top of the oven. Checkthe cookingprogress at the minimumtime
recommended in the recipe.Ifnecessary, c ontinue
• Bottom browning may be darkeriffood is located checking at intervals untilthe foodis done. If the oven
towardthe bottom of theoven. dooris openedtoofrequently, h eatwillescape theoven;
this can affectbakingresultsand wastesenergy.
• When usingtwo racksfor baking,allowenoughspace
betweenthe racksfor properaircirculation. Browning If you add additional ingredientsor alterthe recipe,
and cooking results will be affectedifairflow is expectcookingtimes to increaseor decreaseslightly.
blocked.
Cookware materialplaysan important part in baking
results. A lwaysusethe typeand sizeof pan calledfor in Preheating isnecessaryforbaking.Allowabout8 to 15
the recipe.Cooking timesor cookingresultsmay be minutes for the ovento preheat.A single beepwill
affectedif the wrongsize is used. indicate thatthe ovenis preheated.It isnotnecessarytc
• A shiny metal pan reflectsheatawayfromthe food. preheat for roasting.
Thistypeof pan produces lighterbrowning anda softer Selecting a temperaturehigherthandesiredwillNOT
crust.Useshinypansfor bakingcakesor cookies, preheatthe oven anyfaster,and mayhavea negative
effecton bakingresults.
• A dark metal, dull, anodizedor satin-finishpan
absorbsheatand produces darkerbrowning witha
crispercrust.Usedarkpansfor pies,pie crustsor
bread.
Do not cover an entire rack with foil or placefoil direc
• For optimumbakingresults,bake cookiesand biscuits undercookware. T ocatchspillovers, p lacea pieceof foil
ona flat cookiesheet.Ifthe pan has sides,suchas a little largerthanthe pan, onthe rackbelowthe pan. Do r
jellyroll pan,browningmay notbe even. placefoil onthe oven bottom.